4-501.12; Core; Cutting boards have black scratches and cutting mats on makeline have holes.- Cutting boards that are no longer easily cleanable shall be replaced or resurfaced.- Please replace/resurface cutting boards
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-601.11(A); Observed food residue on back of metal pots/pans that were deemed clean.- Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.- CDI; Items moved to be washed
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core; Detailed cleaning is still needed on some equipment throughout such as hoods; shelving; and cooking equipment.- Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean.- Please increase frequency of cleaning.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
2-401.11 (A); Core; Observed employee drinks being stored on/next to onions.- Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection cannot result.- Please store employee beverage in areas food cannot be contaminated.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core; Sides of equipment such as grills; freezers; walk in shelves; etc... are in need of cleaning.- Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean.- Please increase frequency of cleaning.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11; Core; There is no lighting in the walk in freezer due to a blown bulb.- Light intensity shall be at least 10 foot candles in walk in coolers/freezers.- Please replace the bulb or repair lighting.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
2-401.11 (A); Three covered employee beverages were on food prep table by food containers...Employees shall eat; drink; or use any form of tobacco only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment and utensils; and other items needing protection cannot result...Store employee beverages as stated above.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
Toxic substances properly identified stored & used
Inspector’s notes
7-102.11; Priority Foundation - Two spray bottles with liquid inside them were not labeled with their contents...Working containers of cleaners and sanitizers shall be labeled with common name of material inside them...CDI by labeling spray bottles. 7-203.11; Priority - A spray bottle that previously had a different chemical in it was labeled as a sanitizer...Sanitizing solutions shall not be stored in or dispensed from containers previously containing other poisonous or toxic materials...CDI by voluntarily discarding this spray bottle with contents.
In plain English
Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.
4-501.12; Core - Cutting mats on make line top surface were cracked through and damaged...Cuttings boards/mats with deep knife cuts and gouges shall be resurfaced or replaced if they cannot be easily cleaned and sanitized...Discard badly damaged mats and replace as needed. 4-502.11 (A) and (C); Core - Vinyl liners on dunnage racks below large flour bags were damaged/cracked...Food service utensils shall be kept in good repair...Discard damaged liners and replace as needed.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
notedCode 4-601.11 (B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11 (B) and (C); Core - Observed soiled metal shelves; reach-in freezer interiors; undersides/backsides of equipment door handles; cooking equipment exteriors; table/equipment legs; microwave oven interiors; #10 can rack; cracks/crevices of food make line top areas...Equipment nonfood contact surfaces shall be kept clean...Increase cleaning frequency of equipment/items above.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
5-501.114; Core - Drain plugs were missing for drain holes on two trash/recycling dumpsters used by restaurant...Trash/recycling receptacles with drain holes shall have plugs in place...Contact property manager to have trash/recycling company replace dumpster drain plugs.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
6-501.12; Core - Observed soiled floor drains; some flooring under/behind equipment and in corners; drain pipes; walls (including where grease/glue? has dripped); vent hood filters above pizza oven...Physical facilities shall be maintained clean...Increase cleaning frequency of surfaces/fixtures above.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
4-702.11; Priority; Employee observed washing dishes at the 3-compartment sink and skipping the sanitizer step. UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be SANITIZED before use after cleaning. CDI- dishes were sanitized.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
minorCode 4-601.11(B) and (C)Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) and (C); Core; wipe down shelves in the prep cooler and throughout the kitchen. Equipment must be kept free of an accumulation of dust; dirt; Food residue and other debris.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.